SITCSection 8

Wall Clocks with Clock Movements, Not Elsewhere Specified

Name: Wall Clocks with Clock Movements, Not Elsewhere Specified (SITC 88577) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 88577Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $382K; YTD $2.6M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $42K

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U.S. imports of wall clocks with clock movements, not elsewhere specified (SITC 88577) totaled $382K in July 2026, traded with 19 countries.

Importers of Wall Clocks with Clock Movements, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $55K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $375K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Mechanically powered wall clocks — most commonly spring-wound or pendulum-driven — fall into this residual heading when they are not battery or AC powered. Pendulum wall clocks and traditional mechanical timepieces for decorative or specialty use are the primary commercial articles here, serving antique reproduction, hospitality, and high-end home décor markets. Importers should confirm that no battery or electrical component is present, as even a supplementary quartz regulator could shift classification to the battery/AC-powered heading.

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52 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$382KYoY · Pro

Exports

$42KYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 393 of 419 in section 8

Share of section 8 imports0.0009%

Basic heading 88577 · $382K of $44.8B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Germany and China together supply 88% of it.

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Districts

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States

destination

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Ports

entry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Would a pendulum wall clock with a quartz regulator still fall under this heading?

If the quartz component provides the primary timekeeping function and requires battery power, the clock would likely be reclassified to the battery-powered wall clock heading. Only clocks where the mechanical movement is the sole or primary timekeeping mechanism belong here. This is a common classification edge case worth reviewing with a customs broker.

Are there any special documentation requirements for importing decorative mechanical wall clocks?

Beyond standard commercial invoice and packing list requirements, importers of high-value decorative clocks may need to provide country-of-origin documentation and, for antique articles, evidence of age (over 100 years) to qualify for any applicable antique exemptions. Standard mechanical wall clocks have no mandatory admissibility review beyond customs classification.